The spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, responded to an inquiry about Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's recent remarks. Lai had claimed that several key members of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, including Marco Rubio, had strong ties with Taiwan and that relations between the island and the U.S. were "at their best in history."

Chen stated that no matter who holds what position in the new U.S. government, it does not change the fact that Taiwan is part of China. He also said that Lai persistently relies on the U.S. to seek "Taiwan independence," but he will inevitably face the tragic outcome of being abandoned.

Chen's remarks underscore the Chinese government's unwavering commitment to the "One China" policy, which states that there is only one China and that Taiwan is a part of it. The Chinese government has repeatedly warned against any attempts by Taiwan to declare independence, and it has made it clear that it will not hesitate to use force to prevent such a move.

The Chinese government's position on Taiwan is based on the historical fact that Taiwan has been a part of China for centuries. The island was first incorporated into the Chinese empire during the Yuan dynasty in the 13th century, and it remained under Chinese control until the end of World War II. In 1949, the Chinese Communist Party defeated the Kuomintang in the Chinese Civil War, and the Kuomintang government fled to Taiwan. Since then, Taiwan has been governed as a separate entity, but the Chinese government has never recognized its independence.

The Chinese government's position on Taiwan is also based on the principle of national sovereignty. The Chinese government believes that it has the right to govern all of its territory, including Taiwan. The Chinese government also believes that it has the responsibility to protect the interests of all of its citizens, including the people of Taiwan.

The Chinese government's position on Taiwan is supported by the vast majority of the Chinese people. A 2019 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 91% of Chinese people believe that Taiwan is a part of China. The Chinese government is confident that it will eventually be able to reunify Taiwan with the mainland.